White stork
The white stork is a wading bird, meaning they are opportunistic eaters that wade in wetlands and marshes, eating whatever insects, frogs, small mammals, or retiles cross their path. This migratory bird travels up to 12,000 miles round-trip each year, spending their summers in Europe and wintering in Africa. They avoid flying over the Mediterranean Ocean where the warm wind currents they use to soar do not form.
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- Life span20-35 years
- Body size40-50 in tall, 5-10 lbs
- Native habitat Open wetlands of Southern and Northwestern Africa, parts of Asia and Europe
- DietInsects, frogs, small mammals and reptiles
